Should Toronto permit substantially more housing as-of-right in every ward, including areas currently dominated by detached and semi-detached homes?
CandidateAnswer
I favor a different approach. Instead of broad "as-of-right" private upzoning, my platform proposes the "Vienna Model" where the city acts as the developer of affordable housing on public land, alongside mixed-use rezoning to create walkable "15-minute" neighbourhoods.
When a person living in a park has been offered an available indoor space that meets their accessibility, safety and household needs, should the city require them to leave the encampment?
CandidateAnswer
My platform does not contain an explicit policy on enforcing park encampment evictions. However, my Public Health and Safety and Housing strategies heavily prioritize human dignity, public ownership, and building permanent city-owned, mixed-income housing over temporary ineffective fixes.
Should Toronto introduce road-pricing measures, such as congestion charges or tolls, if the revenue is dedicated to transportation improvements?
CandidateAnswer
Yes, I explicitly support road-pricing. My Transportation Strategy includes implementing "Downtown Driving Fees," requiring a digital toll (similar to London or Stockholm) to drive into downtown Toronto during rush hour to actively reduce traffic. Using the funds to improve public transportation.
Should Toronto raise additional local revenue to address its infrastructure repair backlog rather than defer maintenance while seeking funding from other governments?
CandidateAnswer
I strongly support raising local revenue rather than waiting for senior governments. My platform focuses on local funding mechanisms, including implementing "Downtown Driving Fees" and establishing a city-owned Toronto Community Investment Bank (TCIB) to fund infrastructure and transit directly.
Should Toronto publish project-level budgets, schedules and performance updates for all major capital projects?
CandidateAnswer
Yes. I do support project's progress reports done quarterly similar to publicly traded companies with financial details and key performances indicators.